Kistler-Morse KM LD360s - Manual (Page 14)

Chapter 3: Mounting the Load Disc
This chapter describes installation and wiring of the
Load Disc and junction boxes. Follow all instructions
carefully to ensure proper operation of the system.
The Load Disc has a variety of mounting hardware options that
accommodate almost all possible applications. These general re-
quirements apply to all applications:
• Ensure the surfaces where the baseplates bolt down onto are clean,
smooth, flat, and level, with less than 1° of slope in any direction.
• Ensure vessel legs/gussets are clean, smooth, flat, and level, with
less than 1° of slope in any direction.
• Position Load Disc so the cable cannot be snagged or chafed and
can be easily routed to the junction box.
• When raising the vessel for Load Disc installation, use proper sup-
port to prevent the vessel from tipping or falling.
• During installation, carefully distribute the load to ALL Load
Discs evenly. PLACING THE LOAD ON ANY ONE LOAD DISC
MAY CAUSE DAMAGE.
• Hardware and Bolts —
1. All bolts and hardware to attach the Load Disc to the vessel
and to the foundation are customer-supplied, ASTM A-325
or equivalent. (See TI drawings Appendix D)
2. Use specified hardware and bolt sizes. Using other than the
specified hardware can either reduce strength or overstress
the Load Disc during installation, voiding the warranty.
3. All bolts are kept loose until shimming and leveling is
complete.
General Information
CAUTION: If you need to
raise the vessel or one
vessel leg after installation,
loosen the bolts on all Load
Discs to prevent overload-
ing.
• Securing Load Disc after Leveling/Shimming —
Once the weight distribution criteria has been satisfied
(page 3-4) through leveling and/or shimming, complete the in-
stallation by tightening the required bolts for your application.
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